public service

NOUN

government employment or appointment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

civil service

WEAK

benevolences good works philanthropies public life works

Example Sentences

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"Our ethical stand as a public service broadcaster should be to fight for peace."

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The Green Party leader told the BBC everyone who works in public service "should not be above scrutiny" and action must be "proportionate no matter how brave".

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Since she works in a nonprofit hospital system in Florida, she also qualified for public service loan forgiveness after 10 years of payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

She is one of 10 librarians nationwide to receive a 2026 “I Love My Librarian Award” from the ALA for her public service, particularly her work supporting people with disabilities, digital literacy and workforce development.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

After the war, Washington hoped that his years of public service were over.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis